Livistona saribus

taraw palm

Needles to say, the most striking features of this palm are the large spines found along the petioles:

In its native habitat, its fruits are eaten and leaves are used for thatching, though I have to imagine this would only be after supplies of any other suitable palms were used (ouch!).

If you aren't planning on running around your landscape with reckless abandon and find the taraw palm attractive, it prefers moist soil and some degree of shade.